Active installs
800K+
0.2% of tracked installs
Rank
#78
Peak #78
Downloads / day
4,360
prev 4,463
Downloads (7d)
27,681
All-time downloads
24.1M
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Smart Slider 3 currently ranks #78 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 8,931 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v3.5.1.38, shipped on Jul 7, 2026 (31 days ago) — release #82 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
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Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Nextendweb |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.5.1.38 |
| Versions released | 82 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-07 |
| Added to directory | 2015-11-12 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Responsive slider plugin to create sliders in visual editor easily. Build beautiful image slider, layer slider, video slider, post slider, and more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Smart Slider 3 a free plugin?
Yes — Smart Slider 3 is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Smart Slider 3?
WordPress.org reports 800K+ active installs.
How popular is Smart Slider 3?
As of August 7, 2026, Smart Slider 3 ranks #78 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Smart Slider 3 last updated?
Smart Slider 3 was last updated on July 7, 2026 (version 3.5.1.38). It has shipped 82 releases in total.
Who makes Smart Slider 3?
Smart Slider 3 is developed by Nextendweb. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2015.
